Can private companies import crude oil into Uzbekistan?

Uzbekneftegaz state monopoly historically; partial privatisation under way 2026. Production-sharing arrangements with international partners (e.g. Lukoil, CNPC) via Uzbekneftegaz.

Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Uzbekistan?

Bukhara and Fergana refineries domestic. Open import market with licence.

Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Uzbekistan regulations?

Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Uzbekistan are gated against these rules automatically.

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Uzbekistan — oil import rules

These are the same rules the Regulatory Matrix API serves for Uzbekistan-bound trade: which products private parties can move, which run through a government or monopoly route, and which are closed outright.

Open to private trade2

Restricted2

Blocked0

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Product-by-product

Crude oilRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeUzbekneftegaz state monopoly historically; partial privatisation under way 2026. Production-sharing arrangements with international partners (e.g. Lukoil, CNPC) via Uzbekneftegaz.
Refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline, jet)ALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeBukhara and Fergana refineries domestic. Open import market with licence.
LPGALLOWED: Allowed for private tradeLicence required: import_license.
gasRESTRICTED: Restricted — government/monopoly routeUzbekneftegaz dominates. Gas exports historically to Russia and China; domestic shortage has constrained exports 2022-2026.

Frequently asked

Can private companies import crude oil into Uzbekistan?: Uzbekneftegaz state monopoly historically; partial privatisation under way 2026. Production-sharing arrangements with international partners (e.g. Lukoil, CNPC) via Uzbekneftegaz.
Are refined products (diesel, fuel oil, gasoline) tradeable by private importers in Uzbekistan?: Bukhara and Fergana refineries domestic. Open import market with licence.
Does OilFlow screen counterparties against Uzbekistan regulations?: Yes. The same rule table shown on this page ships in the Regulatory Matrix API; counterparty checks destined for Uzbekistan are gated against these rules automatically.

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These rules ship in the Regulatory Matrix API, from $99/mo. Bank compliance teams hit /api/v1/regulatory/check to gate counterparty intake automatically; subscribers get webhooks on every rule change. Screening a specific counterparty into Uzbekistan? Run a free check first.